Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc and officials inspect the Gia Binh International Airport project on May 20, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

Gia Binh international airport project accelerated ahead of APEC 2027

Tuc described Gia Binh International Airport as a national key project requiring strict adherence to construction timelines, particularly as it is expected to be put into operation in time for the 2027 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. Several associated projects are also being implemented under special mechanisms to serve major national tasks.

To promote the local lychee brand, expand consumption markets and enhance the fruit's value, Bac Ninh province is organising various trade promotion activities and experiential tourism programmes during the 2026 lychee season. (Photo: VNA)

Bac Ninh promotes lychee tourism with 36 model orchards

According to the Bac Ninh Centre for Culture and Tourism Promotion, the orchards must comply with VietGAP, GlobalGAP or organic production standards while offering suitable conditions for experiential tourism activities. They are also required to connect with nearby tourist attractions, craft villages and historical sites to form integrated tour routes.

Sorting and packaging Luc Ngan lychee for export (Photo: VNA)

Bac Ninh has over 770 OCOP products rated 3 stars or higher

The northern province of Bac Ninh plans to intensify efforts to support the development of intellectual property for key products, especially OCOP (One Commune One Product) items, in order to increase the value of local agricultural and handicraft products by 2030.

Bac Ninh province aims to further expand organic farming models and promote the adoption of high-tech agricultural practices. (Photo: bacninh.gov.vn)

Bac Ninh expands safe-cultivation areas to boost agricultural exports

In 2026, the province targets expanding its lychee-growing area to 29,800 ha with an expected output of 160,000 tonnes. Of this, 17,500 ha will be produced under VietGAP standards with an estimated yield of 125,000 tonnes; GlobalGAP-certified lychee areas will be maintained at 235 ha; and organic lychee areas at 10 ha.

An electronics production line at the Suntech JSC in Thanh Van Industrial Cluster, Bac Ninh province (Photo: VNA)

Bac Ninh focuses on high-tech, green industry development

Bac Ninh province is accelerating efforts to attract investment to and develop high-tech, green, and digital industries, aiming to strengthen its role as a sustainable industrial hub by 2030, according to the provincial Industrial Zones Authority.

The Tam Son sticky rice variety of Bac Ninh province was recognised as a 3-star OCOP product - (Illustrative photo: VNA)

Bac Ninh selects 22 outstanding rural industrial products for 2025

The selection council for rural industrial products of Bac Ninh province recently convened a meeting, during which it agreed upon 22 exemplary provincial-level rural industrial products for 2025, and proposed specific products to participate in the regional-level selection.

An aerial view of part of Bac Ninh province (Photo published by VNA)

Bac Ninh maps long-term plan to become centrally governed city

Bac Ninh aims to become a major regional hub for high-tech industry, processing and manufacturing, and supporting industries, forming a fully developed industrial ecosystem that serves as a growth engine for both the northern region and Vietnam.

Litchi produced in Luc Ngan, Bac Ninh (Photo: VNA)

Bac Ninh boosts direct exports of key, advantageous products

Bac Ninh is pursuing sustainable export development, leveraging comparative advantages and shifting towards deeper, value-added growth. Emphasis is placed on efficiently using resources, protecting the ecological environment, and addressing social issues, said Phuong.

The Bac Ninh Fruit Festival 2025 will feature many new highlights. (Photo: Bac Ninh Newspaper)

Bac Ninh fruit festival to take place in December

The Bac Ninh Fruit Festival 2025 will not only spotlight the province’s agricultural strengths and signature produce but also reinforce its image as a dynamic and sustainably developing locality.